Pointy ears

A southern bushpig
An anime-style elven archer with pointed ears

Pointy ears or pointed ears are a characteristic of many animals, a genetic condition in humans, as well as a cliché in popular culture, particularly in the fantasy genre. They are commonly known as elf ears for their depiction in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film series.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Stover, Laren (2017-08-21). "Another Variation on the Selfie: Get Ready for the Elfie". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  2. ^ "What it's really like getting 'elf ears' like Grimes wants". New York Post. 2022-09-13. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  3. ^ "Grimes fans are convinced she has had elf ear surgery after latest photo". The Independent. 2022-09-18. Retrieved 2022-09-19.